Greenstone Mountain Park is about 20 kilometres southwest of Kamloops, with access from Highway 1 near Cherry Creek or from the Logan Lake Road side. BC Parks says the mountaintop is road-accessible and offers panoramic views of surrounding mountains, lakes, and dry Thompson Valley environments.
The park was designated in 1996 through the Kamloops Land and Resource Management Plan.
Greenstone Mountain Park is a dry-country day-use and backcountry destination for visitors who want big views without developed campground facilities. BC Parks lists hiking, nature study, mountain biking, horseback riding, fishing, hunting during open seasons, snowshoeing, and snowmobiling depending on access and snow conditions.
The landscape is distinctive. The park displays high-elevation grasslands and includes the most northerly occurrence of Vasey's big sagebrush. A 1998 forest fire burned marginally into the northeast section, adding to the ecological story of the area.
Trails are informal and user-maintained. One steep, rocky route follows below the power lines near the radio tower, while the park also encompasses Kwilalkuila Lake. Mountain biking is popular, but routes can be steep and rocky.
Plan around summit viewpoints, informal hiking, nature study, mountain biking, horseback riding, fishing at Kwilalkuila Lake, snowshoeing in suitable conditions, snowmobiling where permitted, and seasonal hunting.
Water is scarce, so bring your own and treat any water taken from the park. There are no toilets, campfires are not permitted, and there are no developed or designated camping areas. Watch for wood ticks from March through June.
